Telegram has rolled out a major update (v11.14.0) packed with exciting new features, enhancing content discovery, personalization, and bot management. Whether you’re a Telegram Premium features subscriber, a content creator, or a bot developer, this update brings something valuable for everyone.
Let’s dive into the key highlights of Telegram’s latest upgrade.
Global Post Search (Premium Features)
Telegram Premium users now get an advanced Post Search feature, making it easier to find public messages across all channels.
🔹 How it works:
Open the search bar and switch to the new ‘Posts’ tab.
Enter keywords to discover relevant content from public channels.
🔹 Why it matters:
Saves time by quickly locating discussions, news, or niche topics.
Ideal for researchers, journalists, and avid l
Story Albums on Profiles & Channels
A highly requested feature, Telegram now lets users group Stories into albums—perfect for travel logs, event highlights, or themed content.
🔹 For personal profiles & channels:
Creators & businesses can categorize Stories (e.g., “Product Launches,” “Tutorials”).
Travel bloggers can compile trip diaries.
🔹 How to use:
Go to ‘Posts’ tab in your profile/channel.
Tap ‘Add Album’ and organize Stories.
Custom Gift Collections
Love sending animated gifts? Now you can organize them into custom collections!
🔹 Features:
Group gifts by theme, rarity, or design.
A single gift can appear in multiple collections.
🔹 How to use:
Open the ‘Gifts’ tab → Select a gift → Tap ‘Add Collection’.
Profile Ratings Based on Telegram Stars
Telegram now assigns ratings to user profiles based on their Telegram Stars activity.
🔹 How ratings work:
✅ Increase rating: By purchasing Stars, gifting, or funding content.
❌ Decrease rating: Refunds or converting gifts back to Stars.
🔹 Why it matters:
Builds trust in Paid Messages & Suggested Posts.
Encourages fair transactions in the Telegram ecosystem.
Limited Edition Premium Gifts (Coming Soon)
Telegram is introducing exclusive, collectible gifts for Premium users, with:
Limited availability (increases rarity).
Purchase restrictions (making them more valuable).
Stay tuned for their release!
Enhanced Bot Management with @BotFather Mini App
For bot developers, Telegram has upgraded @BotFather with powerful new tools:
🔹 New capabilities:
Edit bot settings & icons easily.
Launch full-screen mini-apps.
Manage subscriptions & payments.
Support location & motion data.
Create home screen shortcuts for bots.
🔹 Why it’s a game-changer:
Makes bot development & management smoother.
Expands interactive bot functionalities.
- Creating shortcuts on home screens
Telegram’s v11.14.0 update strengthens its position as a feature-rich messaging platform, catering to casual users, creators, and developers.
🔹 Key takeaways:
✔ Premium users get Global Post Search for better content discovery.
✔ Story Albums help organize & showcase content effectively.
✔ Profile Ratings add a trust factor to transactions.
✔ Limited Edition Gifts bring exclusivity for collectors.
✔ Bot developers gain more control with @BotFather upgrades.
Which feature excites you the most? Let us know in the comments!
